Power of Water Pump: Calculating Flow & Velocity

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The discussion focuses on calculating the power supplied by a water pump that moves water at a speed of 5.0 m/s through a hose with a radius of 1.0 cm, discharging water 3.0 m above the water line. To determine the power, one must first calculate the volume of water pumped per second using the formula for the volume of a cylinder, followed by finding the mass of the water using its density. Finally, the work done to elevate this mass to the specified height is calculated, resulting in power measured in Watts (J/s).

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Hi. I am having a little difficulty finding the power in this question. It is energy divided by time right? Any help would be appreciated:

Water is pumped steadily out of a flooded basement at a speed of 5.0 m/s through a uniform hose of radius 1.0 cm. The hose passes out a window 3.0 m above the water line. How much power is supplied by the pump?

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Mike
 
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how much water is pumped out per second? You have the radius of the hose and the speed at which is being pumped. Can you fi9nd the quantity pumped per second. (hint: think Volume of water)

now that you have the volume of water, you can find its mass (density = mass/volume). Remember to be careful of the units here. Once you have the mass, you can find the work done by the motor to raise that mass per second by a height of 3 m. SIne you answer is now J/s you get your answer is Watts (watts=joules/sec) which is what you need.
 

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